Spiritual Practice and Prayer in Unitarian Universalism

There are a thousand ways to kneel and kiss the ground.
There are a thousand ways to go home again.
—13th century Sufi poet Jalaluddin Rumi (translated and interpreted)

Unitarian Universalism offers diverse and meaningful ways of connecting with the sacred. Whether we're sitting in Zen Buddhist meditation, listening for truth with Christian lectio divina, praying to the spirit of life, or chanting in a circle at winter solstice, our spirituality is unbounded. Our stories and practices draws from our six sources of inspiration.

We may find joy by keeping a gratitude journal, peace by reflecting in meditation, hope by joining hands in a circle of prayer, connection while marching for justice, wisdom from hiking in the forest. As people of many beliefs, we are each encouraged to embrace and practice forms of spirituality that resonate with our hearts and minds.

Our communities are homes for people with a diversity of spiritual practices. Through our worship services and programs, we offer people the opportunity to learn more and go deeper. Find us near you to discover opportunities to deepen your spiritual practice.

Explore Spiritual Practice and Prayer

A podcast entitled The Value of Personal Spiritual Practice (MP3) focuses on Unitarian Universalist Denise Davidoff's personal spiritual practice to "take time to consciously acknowledge the gift of life most every day."

Forty inspiring contributors share their personal, daily practice—from meditation and prayer, to recycling and vegetarianism, to quilting and art. This collection suggests a wide variety of ways in which you can spiritually examine, shape and care for your life, to achieve...